The jump ball in Basketball games is significant because it determines which team gets the first possession of the ball at the start of the game and at the beginning of each overtime period. It is a fair way to start the game and ensures that both teams have an equal opportunity to gain possession.
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The jump ball area is in the centre of the basketball court.
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At the beginning of the game in the NBA. In all basketball games, at the start of the game. In an NBA Game, the jump ball is also used during a "held ball" situation----both teams have a player holding the ball at the same time for about three seconds.
Normally, the center would. But in the case of a jump ball, the player that was fighting for possession of the ball will jump.( what he said)